After World Cup humiliation, what do Italy have left to play for in 2026?

Italy’s third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup has left a void at the heart of the nation’s football calendar this summer, and while the rest of the world prepares to descend on North America for the tournament, the Azzurri must find a way to rebuild both on and off the pitch.

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The immediate programme offers little room for comfort.

With no World Cup to prepare for, a friendly...